Table of Contents
1. Updated reminder: LSTA grant applications due September 12, 2008 by 4:30 p.m.
2. New ALA report finds continued growth in library Internet use
3. Library education and continuing education scholarships available
4. Best Small Library in America award nominations sought
5. NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
6. Preserve America Community Designation and Grants
7. Website of the Week - Project Gutenberg
8. Calendar
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1. UPDATED REMINDER: LSTA GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 BY 4:30 P.M.
The LSTA grant application (http://www3.dpi.wi.gov/FormFinder) submission deadline is September 12, 2008 by 4:30 p.m. All applications must be submitted online and Internet Explorer is the necessary browser to complete and route applications. September 12 is also the deadline for postmarked signature pages 9 and 10. Please remember to put a checkmark in one of the 6 boxes stating the LSTA purpose that each grant is addressing on page #1 of the application. This is necessary information for the federal LSTA annual report.
2. NEW ALA REPORT FINDS CONTINUED GROWTH IN LIBRARY INTERNET USE
This week the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Research and Statistics and Florida State University published "Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2007-2008." This annual report provides national and state-level data from more than 5,400 public libraries. Wisconsin had one of the nation's highest completion rates (77 percent) for the 2007 survey that resulted in this latest report. Here are several key findings:
- Libraries reported double-digit growth in online services: Audiobooks and podcasts (up 33 percent), video (up 32 percent), homework resources (up 15 percent), e-books (up 13.5 percent), and digitized special collections (up almost 13 percent)
- 66 percent of public libraries offer free wireless access, up 12 percent over last year
- 73 percent of libraries (83 percent of rural libraries) are the only source of free public access to computers and the Internet in their communities
- 73.4 percent of libraries provide technology training to library patrons
Nancy Ashmore, director of the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library, and Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction's Public Library Development Team, are members of the report's Advisory Committee.
The final report is at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/plftas/0708report.cfm. Individual state summaries are available at http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/plftas/0708/state0708.cfm.
Note: The August 21, 2008, Channel Weekly had an article on this fall's ALA Internet survey. A letter from Keith Fiels, ALA Executive Director, was sent last Friday to libraries on the targeted list to complete the 2008 survey. The actual survey can be completed online (http://survey.pnmi.com/).
3. LIBRARY EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) members and prospective students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships for library education and library continuing education sponsored by the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation (WLAF). The six scholarships are funded by the WLA Foundation through generous charitable contributions. Applications are due September 15, 2008. Details on the scholarships and copies of the application forms are available by following the links on the scholarship website at http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/.
-- George Bauer Continuing Education Scholarship ($800) Available to a person employed in a library in Wisconsin, or someone who works with library employees in those communities, to attend a conference or other continuing education program within or outside Wisconsin. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/lccce.htm
-- Gloria Hoegh Scholarship for Rural Librarians ($1,050)
Available to a person employed in a library in a Wisconsin community with a population of 5,000 or less, or someone who works with library employees in those communities, to attend a conference or other continuing education program within or outside Wisconsin. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/rural.html
-- Library Education Scholarship ($1,300)
Available to a Wisconsin resident admitted to a master's degree program in library and information science or in library media at a Wisconsin school as a part- or full-time student. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/lccle.htm
-- Diversity Scholarship ($1,200)
Available to a Wisconsin resident admitted to a master's degree program in library and information science or in library media at a Wisconsin school as a part- or full-time student and who is African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, of Native American/Alaskan Native descent, or physically challenged. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/diversity.htm
-- Sally Davis Scholarship ($1,250)
Available to a Wisconsin resident admitted to the master's degree program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library and Information Studies as a part- or full-time student. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/sdscholarship.html
-- Vida Cummins Stanton ($1,400)
Available to a Wisconsin resident admitted to the master's degree program at the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies as a part- or full-time student pursuing a library media or youth services program. http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/scholarships/lccvs.htm
4. BEST SMALL LIBRARY IN AMERICA AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Library Journal's annual award for the Best Small Library in America, cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was founded to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of these libraries. Now in its fifth year, the award honors the public library that most profoundly demonstrates outstanding service to populations of 25,000 or less.
The winning library will receive a $15,000 cash award, a feature story in the February 1, 2009, Library Journal, membership and conference costs for two library representatives to attend the Public Library Association Biannual Conference in 2010 in Portland, OR, and a gala reception at the conference.
Starting with the 2009 award year, two finalist libraries will be awarded with membership and conference costs for two library representatives to attend the PLA conference and the gala reception in 2010, and they will be given special mention in Library Journal.
Postmark deadline for nominations is November 3, 2008. More information is at http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606273.html.
5. NEH DIGITAL HUMANITIES START-UP GRANTS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invite applications to the Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants program. This program is designed to encourage innovations in the digital humanities. By awarding relatively low-dollar grants to support the planning stages, NEH aims to encourage the development of projects that are particularly innovative and have the potential to make a positive impact on the humanities.
In an effort to foster new collaborations and advance the role of cultural repositories in online teaching, learning, and research, this program is co-sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). NEH and IMLS encourage library and museum officials as well as scholars, scientists, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations to apply for these grants and to collaborate when appropriate.
Two levels of awards will be made in this program. Level I awards are small grants designed to fund brainstorming sessions, workshops, early alpha-level prototypes, and initial planning. Level II awards are larger grants that can be used for more fully-formed projects that are ready to start the first stage of implementation or the creation of working prototypes. Applicants must state in their narrative which funding level they seek. The Endowment will be setting aside funds for each of the two levels and more awards will be made in the Level I category.
Additional information, criteria, and application procedures are available at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html
6. PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY DESIGNATION AND GRANTS
Preserve America recognizes and designates communities, including municipalities, counties, neighborhoods in large cities, and tribal communities, that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development and revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historical resources. Since the program began in 2003, Mrs. Laura Bush has designated nearly 600 communities as Preserve America Communities in all 50 states and one U.S. territory.
Communities that receive the Preserve America designation are then eligible to apply for Preserve America grants. The grants must be matched by the community, cannot be used for construction or repair projects, but may be used for research and documentation, education, planning, marketing, or training. In 2008, $7.5 million has been made available for the grants, which range from $20,000 to $150,000.
Additional information and application procedures can be found here: http://www.preserveamerica.gov/communities.html
7. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Project Gutenberg -- http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page -- Project Gutenberg is the first and largest single collection of free electronic books, or eBooks. The mission of Project Gutenberg is simply to encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
8. CALENDAR
September 5, 2008 - Wisconsin Public Library System Directors Annual Meeting, Madison
September 9, 2008 - Fall Interlibrary Loan Meeting for public library system and resource library staff, Madison
September 12, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development, Fennimore
September 26, 2008 - Children's Consultants Annual Meeting, Madison
September 30, 2008 - Certification & Continuing Education Consultants Meeting, Madison
October 9, 2008 - Delivery Services Advisory Committee, WisLine web
October 10, 2008 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
November 4-7, 2008 - Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, Middleton
November 11-12, 2008 - Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Meeting, Madison
November 14, 2008 - Council on Library and Network Development, location to be announced
March 22-24, 2009 - Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Spring Conference, Madison
Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (609) 266-8770
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn M. Wise (608) 266-6439
Last updated on 9/24/2008 2:33:10 PM
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